# Screen Time Control vs HoldOn

The clearest difference is monetization model: HoldOn at freemium against Screen Time Control's subscription. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and HoldOn sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Screen Time Control against 5.0 for HoldOn. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Time Control | HoldOn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-temper/id6758678100/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 22 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DANIEL PETRISOR ATITIENEI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799391459) | [Pardhasaradhi Tirumalasetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886343262) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-time-control-temper/id6758678100)

This app helps you master your attention and reclaim your digital independence by setting strict screen time limits and blocking distracting applications. It combines Stoic philosophy with powerful tools to foster discipline, focus on goals, and improve digital well-being for individuals and families.

**Highlights:** Rigorous screen time control, App locker and hider, Deep work and time blocking, Family safety features, Discipline building, Digital well-being tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### HoldOn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holdon-screen-time-nudge/id6760806947)

This app intervenes when you open distracting applications, offering a variety of rotating messages to help you break the cycle of mindless scrolling. It tracks your usage, identifies your scroll type, and provides weekly reports without locking your device.

**Highlights:** Rotating nudges to prevent habituation, Identifies user's scroll type, Weekly usage reports, Pause nudges for specific periods, Tracks app opens and resistance instances, No device locking or timers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hold On Pro | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Time Control free?

Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HoldOn free?

HoldOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Screen Time Control or HoldOn?

Screen Time Control and HoldOn are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Screen Time Control or HoldOn have ads?

Neither Screen Time Control nor HoldOn shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*